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Wierda Independent School

Private combined school · Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South district (1 circuit)

Wierda Independent School is a private combined school in Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Wierda Independent School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Pretoria, Wierda Independent School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

Learners
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Wierda Independent School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Wierda Independent School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 17 matric candidates from Wierda Independent School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393692.3%
20241717100.0%
20251717100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Wierda Independent School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics99100.0%
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Physical Sciences6583.3%
Life Sciences99100.0%
Business Studies151386.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane South district

5 other schools in Tshwane South district, for comparison against Wierda Independent School.

  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches around 2,404 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches around 2,221 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Wierda Independent School's 100%).
  • Olievenhoutbosch Secondary School teaches around 2,186 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Wierda Independent School's 100%.
  • Legora Primary School teaches around 2,176 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nellmapius Primary School teaches around 2,157 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Pretoria

And within Pretoria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches around 2,668 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches around 2,404 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches around 2,356 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School teaches around 2,226 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches around 2,221 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Wierda Independent School's 100%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
474, Theuns Van Niekerk, Rooihuiskraal North X16, Pretoria, Pretoria
Postal
Po Box 11166 Wierda Park South 0057
Telephone
012 653 7648
Website
wierdaschool.com
Email
info@wierdaschool.com
EMIS number
700400496

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wierda Independent School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Wierda Independent School directly, on 012 653 7648, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wierda Independent School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Wierda Independent School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Wierda Independent School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Wierda Independent School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Wierda Independent School?
Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Wierda Independent School, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.
Do you pay school fees at Wierda Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Wierda Independent School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Wierda Independent School's matric results like?
Wierda Independent School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 92.3% in 2023.
Is Wierda Independent School a public or private school?
Wierda Independent School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Wierda Independent School?
You can call 012 653 7648. It is located at 474, Theuns Van Niekerk, Rooihuiskraal North X16, Pretoria, Pretoria.
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